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Mraz Brewing Co. was named the state's Brewery of the Year after producing six award-winning beers, including the best Belgian sour ale and American wild ale. Ol' Republic Brewing and Urban Roots also won multiple categories.

Sacramento-area brewers placed in 37 of the commercial beer competition's 62 categories. The winners, as sorted by category strength, were:

The Bee's Benjy Egel is launching a new effort to cover Sacramento's dining and beer scene. Please send tips and story ideas by email at begel@sacbee.com, on Twitter @BenjyEgel or by phone at (916) 321-1052.